Types of traps

In plumbing, a trap is a device which has a shape that uses a bending path to capture water to prevent sewer gases from entering buildings. this will helps you to find info. about traps.

1. TRAPS Trap is a bend in the pipe where the waste goes out of the toilet. It retains some water after flushing causing a seal and preventing sewer gases from entering the building. The traps are located below or within a plumbing fixture and retains small amount of water. The retaining water creates a water seal which stops foul gases going back to the building from drain pipes. Therefore all plumbing fixtures such as sinks, washbasins, bathtubs and toilets etc are equipped with traps. 

2. Floor trap or Nahni trap Floor trap or Nahni trap is provided in to the floor to collect waste water from bathroom, wash area, washbasin, and kitchen sink etc.

3. Gully Trap: A gully trap is provided outside the building before connecting it to external sewerage line. It also collects waste water from the kitchen sink, wash basins, baths and wash area.

4. P- TRAP Q,-TRAP S-TRAP

5. P-TRAP P-trap pipe is designed to outlet through the wall mounted toilets. In most homes, there is a  P - trap  installed under the sinks in the bathroom and kitchens. A  P - trap  is a plumbing fixture that has several purposes. It  traps  debris that has drained from the sink and prevents it from forming a clog deep within the plumbing system, and to stops sewer gases from passing into the home.

6. S-TRAP S-trap is designed to outlet through the floor. Therefore S-trap pipe is not suitable for wall mounted toilets.

7. P-TRAP Vs S- TRAPS The P Trap and S Trap and two different types of traps used in plumbing and connect to most commonly sinks but can be used for all drainage such as toilet floor drain etc. S bend trap has the shape of an S, and P bend is shaped like a P. Comparison b/w P and S- TRAPS- P-TRAP S-TRAP AGE Newer Older EFFCIENCY More effective at it if fairly consistent Less effective as it has a tendency of In maintain the water trap. Drying out allowing flow of gases. RECOMMENDATION More recommended Not recommended. Banned in some places like US.

8. BOTTLE TRAP This trap is used below washbasin and sinks to prevent entry of foul gases.   Q- TRAP This trap is used in toilet under water closet. It is almost similar to S trap and is used in upper storey other than ground floor.

9. INTERCEPTING TRAP: This trap is provided at the last main hole of building sewerage to prevent entry of foul gases from public sewer to building sewer. It has a deep-water seal of 100 mm. GREASE TRAP: This trap is a device to collect the grease contents of waste and can be cleaned from the surface. This is generally used in food processing unit.

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